The Bournemouth Writing Festival is delighted to announce a new addition to the festival calendar: the Romance Writing Festival set to take place on Saturday 18th October 2025 at the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. This one-day weekend event promises to be an exciting celebration of the romance genre, packed with insightful talks, engaging panels, hands-on workshops, exclusive networking opportunities, plus a few surprises.
The Romance Writing Festival will bring together a range of speakers, from bestselling authors to publishing insiders, editors and literary agents to help inspire, improve and progress both budding and experienced romance writers on their writing journey to publication.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of romance writing, from crafting compelling characters to navigating the publishing industry. There will also be ample opportunities for writers to connect and collaborate with fellow attendees, authors and publishing professionals.
There will also be an additional Friday masterclass offering attendees a small group workshop and dinner with leading romance writing professionals combined with an overnight stay in a sea-view room.
The event will close with a gala networking event in the Kings Hall of the Royal Bath Hotel - a Grade II listed building on Bournemouth’s famous seafront once frequented by Oscar Wilde - on the evening of 18th October with a literary guest of honour.
The Romance Writing Festival is in addition to the main Bournemouth Writing Festival, taking place in April 2025.
For all the details, visit www.romancewritingfestival.co.uk
Ticket for the day are £74 and the evening reception £52.50. Get early bird discounts of up to 25% (see website for details).
Special VIP package includes two nights in a sea view room, spa access and a masterclass and dinner with writing professionals, plus VIP access during the Saturday.
